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I wanted to ask if I can take zinc supplements or not? Its been almost 2 years that I am struggling with hairloss, acne and bad digestion . I am trying to eat the right food but it's not working. While I am searching th e internet , I came across zinc deficiency. All the symptoms indicate to zinc deficiency. Do you think I have zinc deficiency. if

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Zinc has no role in pattern baldness. You are suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing in density at the crown (top) and also the hairline ...  Read More

I recently got a blood checkup done. My zinc level is 62.5 ug/dl. Is this normal? Or do I have zinc deficiency?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Is homeopathic medicines zincum metallicum 200. Cure zinc deficiency .

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Hi Practo user For zinc deficiency you have to take supplements Zincum met is highly diluted homoeopathic medicine which works homoeopathically based on symptoms similarity You can easily take an o ...  Read More

Hello..... Is it safe to take zincovit tablets for zinc deficiency... If yes... What should be the dosage and for how many months is it recommended.... Thanks in advance..

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hello there. there is no harm in taking zincovit. take one per day after meals for one month. that should be enough. following that, have lots of greens and fruits so that such deficiencies can be ...  Read More

Dear Dr , Rubella , CMV infection will cause zinc , iron , and magnesium deficiency ?. And the zinc deficiency cause the food intolerance to rice , wheat ,etc. Weight increase. Constupation and sleep distribution. Mineral deficiency is the reason for food intolerance?

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Hi, Mineral deficiency could be because of various reason and food intolerance or malabsorption could also be the cause of it. Where as food intolerance is due to any deficiency of enzymes needed to d ...  Read More

I am vegetarian and I think I am not getting adequate Zinc in my diet. Some of the symptoms that I have are frequent occurrence of acne on face, acne on back, thinning of hairs, decreased sense of smell etc. Should I take zinc supplements? Could you pls recommend one as per 10-12 mg RDA? I don't want to take something like Zincowit that has lots

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Tablet Zinconia 50 once a day ...  Read More

My Zinc level is 37.8 mcg/dl. How much time it will take to recover to normal. I am taking Muscleblaze Multivitamin.

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Gud evening pls consult physician . ...  Read More

I've been experiencing major hair fall and i have low zinc levels,which are a few medicines available easily which I can take?

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Cap Zincovit once a day for 2 weeks. Pls could you share your recent reports? ...  Read More

Recently I got a diagnostic done for vitamin deficiencies and it shows I have folate deficiency (should be greater than 5.38, but it is 2.4) and excess Zinc (max should be 115 and it is 169). I also have vitamin D deficiency (should be between 30 and 100 and it is 25.8). I started taking vitamin D supplements since yesterday, but for other deficien

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Hello, consult a general physician MD. Cap livogenxt one at night for three months at night. Tab ultrafolcin three times a day after food for two months for folate deficiency. How to eliminate zn I ac ...  Read More

Hello Sir. MY ZINC serum report result is 37.8 mcg/dl . How much time it will take to return to normal.. I am taking Muscleblaze Multivitamin for 2 days.

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Gud morning pls kindly connect to gp for tht. ...  Read More

I m using ketcozonal and zinc pyrithone fr dandruff...i heard that zinc pyrthon use is carcinogenic damage genes...is it true? Should i avoid it

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Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ...  Read More

I was eaten lot of fibre foods nutrients or not absorbed in stomach and low level zinc makes vitamin D also low When I eat zinc foods Vitamin D also small amount raised Plz suggest Zinc and vitamin D supplements and tablets

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Depends upon what are the symotoms you have …..Consult doctor before taking your medicine….excess vit D3 can cause toxicity too….Reach out me for further assistance. ...  Read More

Plz suggest the best zinc supplement for Better abortion for nutrients in intestine Please suggest best Zinc supplement,

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I suggest you you to take Zinconia-50mg tablet once daily for 15 days. ...  Read More

Plz suggest best D3 Zinc Magnesium tablet I was very sick D3 levels 21 Zinc and magnesium for good health

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Uprise D3 60k capsule once a week up to 2 month after that once in a month ...  Read More

My brain function sometimes disturbs as mood swings, overthinking, fear, no proper eye contact, attention on chest, and naked parts of the person I talk to.. some digestive issues. Is deficiency of b12 or d3 responsible for it. Plz give some solution.

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Hi Practo user A homoeopathic treatment will give you best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance Or click on the calling option over my profile ...  Read More

Best zinc and magnesium tablets Time to take How much mg please suggest sir Zinc affected my D vitamin low

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Connect ...  Read More

My son is 2 years old and got loose motions. Doctor advised to take 5ml - 20mg of zinc suppliment. But I mistakingly gave 10ml - 40 mg of zinc. Will it be any problem. Plz suggest

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Skip next dose ...  Read More

Hi my daughter is 8 months old. Recently my paediatrician has given her zinc drops. Soon after giving her zinc she vomited badly. So I stopped giving her but doc said to give her then today i gave so again vomited badly. Why is this happening ? Pls help and she even had loose motions after that with bad smell

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Zinc is common to cause vomiting So can avoid it Not compulsory ...  Read More

Need recommendations for a godd Zinc supplement without multivitamins (since we already take Vit B, D on prescription) to take during cold and flu. Thanks

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

I am having prolonged hyper acidity........ 3 times my endoscopy was done and gastric erosion was diagnosed for which treatment is done...... whenever I stop the pantoprazole the acid reflux starts again...... I want to start Zinc Carnosine tab to treat my gastritis, is it a good medicine? Is zine Carnosine having any harmful side effects? Which ca

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Ny doctor recommend me mednocal zinc supplemt which contains 4 mg zinc but thise tablets are way too karge and get stuck in my throat so i ordered sofgel zinc capsule from finex lifecare but in this one ut conatins zinc oxide 7.5 mg is it different sould i take it or not i also shared pics with it

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Can be taken for few days and then stop it Focus on Plenty of Fruits and Vegetables. Any further assistance .meet your doctor and get evaluation done and then take the medications needed ...  Read More

My baby who is 2months and 25days old( preterm baby of 35weeks) is having lower HB. Of 10.01 and PCV 30 and he is on iron supplement of toreferron 5drops twice a day..due to loose motion he is advvised to take zinc for 14days...i have heard that while taking zinc , iron should be stopped..as zinc has to be given for 14days as his HB is on lower si

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Greetings no side effects u need to Stop iron supplement during illness ...  Read More

Is there supplement of zinc and magnesium which donot have side effects . As I was using muscleblaze multivitamin but that's doesn't suits me

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You can add tge usage of seeds like flax seeds, chia seed or pumpkin anyone of them they had in them ...  Read More

Can you please explain the use of Zinc Gluconate Oral solution (20 mg elemental zinc in 5 ml ) for paediatric use ?

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It has immunological role ...  Read More

Doctor 6 months back I got b12 deficiency, the numbers are 89, the range should be like 250-850, So i took vitamin b12 and zinc supplement for 15 days, and the symptoms are gone, again now I'm facing the same symptoms and I'm always havi g some weakness in my energy mainly in legs, that I'm feeling less focused also.. Symptoms:sudden diziness, le

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Better to repeat b 12 profile and vitamin d profile ...  Read More

I've been taking zinc suppliment in which zinc acetate is 75 mg.. Is is safe or am overdosing ? Is zinc acetate and zinc both are same ?

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Both are same Safe ...  Read More

How much zinc do i need daily to increase my testosterone levels ? I've been taking vitamin d and d suppliment so just wanted to know the adequate dose to increase my testosterone

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Your testosterone is low ? ...  Read More

Zinc acetate uses. Doc had prescribe zinc acetate oral syrup fr my 2 years old baby. He s baving loose motion

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Zinc reduces the duration of diarrhea and prevents recurrence of diarrhea. ...  Read More

Hellow drs.i wanted to consult a neurologist for a cousin in mumbai who is suffering from neurological deficiency syndromes.if i could get contact details so i can book an appointment

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Please consult online. ...  Read More

Sir what is the paediatric dose of zinc of a 11months old child? He has suffering from perioral and perianal skin lesion

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Tablet is 1mg per kg per day.. Baby would have been given syrup.. 5ml.. per day ...  Read More

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